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Unlock Your Child's Creative Writing Brilliance

11-Plus Creative Writing Courses

Master essential storytelling skills like structure, plot and characterisation. Instil a strong foundation to elevate your child's confidence for 11-Plus exam success and beyond.

How Does It Work?

The 11-Plus Creative Writing Courses are divided into two separate 6-week blocks, available at two levels: 11+ Beginner and 11+ Advanced. Your child can join either level or progress from Beginners to Advanced. Each block runs side by side each school term. Lessons are in engaging blocks to keep your child sharp and focused - guiding them to excel at creative writing. The first block builds a strong writing foundation, enabling your child to craft well-structured, exciting stories, built for brilliance! The advanced block teaches high-level writing techniques and covers descriptions, diary writing and persuasive letter writing. The creative confidence your child will gain from attending even a single block of sessions is truly invaluable for their development.

How are the courses structured?

6-week Block (Foundation Level)

Express your unique writer's voice and learn how to plan and structure compelling stories which are a good length, without the rushed ending! This forms a firm foundation, essential for building confidence for timed written pieces.

Story Structure and Planning Skills

Discover a simple 3-part planning framework, without overwhelm or confusion. Develop critical thinking skills and confidently craft exciting story endings.

Express Your Creativity on Paper

You will be encouraged to unleash your writer's voice with joy and confidence! This is essential for helping your writing to stand out from the crowd.

Writing Fluency

Hone the skill of connecting your ideas between paragraphs so they easily flow. Feel proud of your amazing storytelling and be motivated to keep practising, improving and progressing.

6-week Block (Advanced Level)

You will learn to craft writing that stands out with ambitious vocabulary. As well as using powerful visual techniques, including metaphors and personification, the icing on the 11-Plus cake! We will cover the following creative writing genres: a description, a diary entry and persuasive letter writing.

Ambitious Vocabulary:

Get unstuck and unlock your fullest creative expression by using sophisticated words like a pro!

Dazzling Dialogue:

Learn how to bring character dialogue to life to enhance your storytelling skills.

Fancy 11+ Writing Devices:

Experiment with literary devices such as metaphors, similes and personification to dazzle and 'wow' your readers.

Reviews from parents

(4 reviews)

Rated 5 out of 5
What was your child's favourite aspect of course? Mainly creating that space for him to do what he enjoys the most by allowing him to learn more about creative writing while receiving very quickly nurturing and professional feedback, which allow him to grow and learn. It increased his confidence, which is helping him so much not only in terms of creative writing but at a personal level in other areas of his day to day life. I just think that Clare has set up an extremely well thought through structure for this sessions. For my son a plus was having other kids attending the session as encouraged him to be more active within the group.

Parent

Rated 5 out of 5
She liked the tiger picture to give her an idea where to start and because it was an interesting idea. She says her writing is more fun and easier now that she knows where her stories are going. She learned to have a plan which she has used again. She's also learned that it’s ok (and actually even good) to cross things out in her stories. Encouraged to edit. Given lots of positive encouragement and feedback.

Parent

Rated 5 out of 5
My daughter thoroughly enjoyed Claire's story writing workshop, which provided a safe and inviting space and story prompts to inspire creativity. My daughter loved writing her story and learnt to craft her story (beginning to end) in a structured and thoughtful way.

Parent

Rated 5 out of 5
Claire's poetry workshop is absolutly amazing and I will highly recommend her! My 8 year old child truly loved it and learnt so much. Claire has a great way of teaching and is very knowledgeable, we can't wait to attend her next session.

Parent - South Devon

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the 11-Plus Creative Writing Courses for?

The courses are perfect for children in Years 5. Ambitious children in Year 4 are welcome to join. A typical student of mine has strong technical writing skills but lacks confidence in expressing their ideas creatively. They want to build bold creative confidence while improving their written structure and vocabulary. If you're not sure whether your child would be a good fit, get in touch with Clare and she will gladly advise. Clare specialises in independent school admissions in Southwest London and North London grammar schools.

What is the course fee?

Each block costs £450, payable upfront. When you work with me, you're investing in your child's growth. I provide personal attention to each child to learn and progress beyond the lessons.

When do the courses start?

November 2024.

What do you get in each 6-week block?

Each block is structured, engaging and personalised to benefit your child’s skills and confidence. Six 60-minute weekly, intimate small group tutorials led by qualified teacher Clare. Access to a weekly 45-minute drop-in session to finish any writing before the next session. Access to previous students' writing samples. The Bright to Brilliant 11+ courses are designed to be a fun and valuable experience for your child. After a course you can book a free call with Clare to discuss your child’s next steps.

Is there feedback for parents?

Yes! Parents receive personalised feedback on their child's progress after the first tutorial and at the end of the 5-week block.

How do I sign up my child?

Email clare@creativehare.co.uk or fill out the contact form to get started. If you have any questions, I recommend you book a free 45-minute consultation to see if I can answer your questions and I'll tell you whether I can help.

What's your cancellation policy?

If you need to cancel, I do not offer a refund unless your child's place can be filled. However, you may prefer to move your booking to a different date.

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